🌊 Care sheet for Crinum moorei in Ponds
Overview
Common Name: Natal Lily / Moore’s Crinum
Habitat: Forest margins, moist shady valleys; not naturally aquatic.
Pond Suitability: Marginal only — cannot survive submerged. Bulbs will rot if roots sit in standing water for long periods. Best planted on pond edges or raised bog shelves.
Planting
Position: Place bulbs on the outer margins or slightly raised pond shelves, so roots are in moist soil but crown remains above water.
Soil: Rich, humus-filled garden soil or pond soil. Ensure good drainage. Avoid sandy, light mixes that dry out.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist; occasional splashes or irrigation fine, but do not submerge.
Light & Temperature
Light: Semi-shade preferred; tolerates filtered light. Avoid harsh, full midday sun on hot summer days.
Temperature: Thrives in 18–28 °C; tolerates mild frost if soil is mulched.
Growth & Flowering
Leaves: Long, strap-like, arching 60–120 cm.
Flowers: Tall stalks with pink or white trumpet-shaped flowers, summer bloom.
Maintenance: Remove dead leaves; cut back old flower stalks.
Tips
Plant in groups for visual impact — 2–3 bulbs spaced 50–80 cm apart.
Works well as backdrop plant behind pond shelves, adding height and flowers without waterlogging.
Mulch to retain moisture and keep soil cool.
✅ Key Point: Crinum moorei is a pond-edge companion plant, not a true aquatic. It will not survive submerged conditions.